Starting from the pharmacy, he grew into a martial saint among men.

"This is a secret ledger that I stole. The things recorded inside are beyond words."

"Take it all, and make sure the Tianshui Escort Agency is brought to justice."

Chu Hong tucked the two account books into his pocket and thanked him solemnly:

"Master Huang, thank you so much. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to find them."

He patted his chest and assured them, "Just wait and see what happens. If the situation is true, it won't be long before the Tianshui Escort Agency is completely wiped out."

When Huang Cheng came to "seek refuge," Chu Hong fabricated a story that the county magistrate suspected the Tianshui Escort Agency of being dishonest, and because of the conflict between the two sides, he was asked to secretly investigate the situation of the Tianshui Escort Agency.

It was precisely this identity that made Huang Cheng even more fanatical.

With the support and help of the county government, he will surely be able to get rid of his nightmare.

After Huang Cheng left, Chu Hong opened the account book and began to read.

The records inside were shocking, one after another, which made Chu Hong furious.

It turns out that the Tianshui Escort Agency's escort services, under the guise of ordinary goods, also concealed the transportation of some government-controlled items.

For example, items such as military armor and crossbows, which are explicitly prohibited.

The Tianshui Escort Agency even took on the role of transporting people, sending drugged young boys and girls to the secret strongholds of the Wuyou Cult.

The Tianshui Escort Agency has been aiding and abetting evil, and is rotten to the core.

No wonder Huang Cheng said he wanted to bring the Tianshui Escort Agency to justice.

Seeing these events, Chu Hong became furious and turned to head straight for the Hundred Medicines Pavilion.

The Tianshui Escort Agency can no longer be kept.

They soon arrived at the Hundred Herbs Pavilion.

After Chu Hong quietly showed his token, he went up to the top floor pavilion.

Chu Hong took out the evidence related to the Tianshui Escort Agency and briefly explained its contents.

The woman in green nodded in satisfaction.

"Young Master Chu, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. While the other spies haven't even gotten any results, you've already produced some."

"Young Master Chu, you don't need to worry about this anymore. Just leave it to the county government to handle."

The woman in green ordered someone to take the two account books away for verification, while she went to her desk and began to write.

Before long, a stamped sheet of paper was handed to Chu Hong.

"Young Master Chu, here are ten Qi and Blood Pills as a reward for you. You can collect them downstairs."

"There's another personal matter I need to trouble you with, but it might take some time. We'll talk about it after your showdown with Zhou Mingrui."

"good!"

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Before we knew it, a month had passed.

In the square in front of the county government office, a sturdy arena stands tall.

The area was surrounded by martial artists and ordinary people who came to watch the spectacle, all of them in high spirits.

Even on the surrounding rooftops, there were quite a few busybodies standing.

This competition attracted the attention of almost all the martial artists in the county.

The reason for setting up the arena here is not only because the area is spacious and convenient for many people to watch.

Furthermore, it was at the request of the county government; the magistrate intended to mediate the conflict between the two major escort agencies after today's contest.

On the left side of the ring, Hung Hing, with a serious expression, was explaining and instructing Zhou Mingrui.

Zhang Dawei and Zhang Yang stood proudly to the side.

Zhang Yang, in particular, was extremely arrogant, raising his head and glancing at Chu Hong with disdain, as if Chu Hong was destined to lose today.

On the other side, Song Qingshan and Shi Potian arrived with their men to help Chu Hong, making a great show of force.

People from Chengfeng Martial Arts School also came to watch the fight, but Zhuang Chengfeng himself did not come.

Before long, Zhou Mingrui looked at the sun in the sky and took the lead in stepping onto the arena.

He spoke with a calm and steady voice, clasping his hands in a respectful greeting: "One month has passed, Brother Chu, are you confident today?"

Although he was asking a question, his attitude was extremely firm, filled with confidence.

It means that even if you are given a month, you can't defeat me.

Chu Hong smiled faintly:

"Whether I have confidence or not, I can't say for sure."

"Anyway, let's go all out today and see the result."

Zhou Mingrui nodded and said, "Brother Chu, how about we stop this duel when we've reached a point of no return?"

"With the martial arts examination just around the corner, we can't let a competition delay such an important matter."

His tone was as gentle as a breeze and as soothing as a drizzle, touching people's hearts.

If Chu Hong hadn't known that Zhou Mingrui was like a madman when he fought, he would have actually believed him.

However, since the other party had already said so, Chu Hong did not refuse on the surface.

A verbal agreement doesn't prevent him from using ruthless tactics in a fight.

"Okay, let's go!"

"Come!"

The two exchanged no pleasantries, as if they had arranged a friendly sparring match.

But in each other's eyes, they saw an unwavering determination to win.

On the arena, the atmosphere was electric.

Zhou Mingrui stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm and profound, like a towering mountain.

Chu Hong's breathing was steady, his gaze sharp, but he had already mobilized all his strength.

Seeing that the two were ready, the magistrate, acting as the temporary referee, raised his right hand and slashed downwards sharply:

"The duel begins!"

At his command, Zhou Mingrui stomped his foot, causing the arena to tremble.

His punches were explosive and fierce, capable of shattering mountains and splitting rocks, aimed directly at Chu Hong's center.

"Such a fast and powerful Mountain-Crushing Fist!"

The audience below gasped in surprise upon seeing this move.

On the stage, Chu Hong moved lightly, his figure as elusive as a willow catkin, dodging the incoming fist wind.

Before Chu Hong could stand still, Zhou Mingrui suddenly tightened his fist and moved like a dragon, instantly circling to Chu Hong's side.

He transformed his fist into a palm, unleashing a move that was both subtle and unpredictable—the Bagua Palm—with its hidden force aimed at sealing off Chu Hong.

Chu Hong's expression was solemn. He used different moves of the Nine Forging Fist with both hands, combining strength and gentleness, to fiercely respond.

boom!

Fists and palms collided, and hidden force erupted suddenly.

A shockwave instantly erupted between the two, and both let out a muffled groan, each taking half a step back.

It was a close contest.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhou Mingrui's eyes, but then his fighting spirit intensified.

"Brother Chu is truly remarkable; you certainly didn't disappoint me!"

He transformed into a dragon once more, unleashing a furious barrage of Mountain-Crushing Fists, each punch faster than the last, aimed straight for Chu Hong's vitals.

This attack was powerful and imposing, like dark clouds pressing down on the city, leaving no room for maneuver.

For a moment, Chu Hong couldn't even see the shadow of his fist clearly, so he had to move his body and constantly shift his position to narrowly avoid the wind of the fist.

But thanks to Zhou Mingrui's scheme, Chu Hong was forced into a corner.

"Chu Hong has been defeated!"

Below, Zhang Yang saw that Chu Hong was being suppressed and had nowhere to hide, so he immediately cheered.

Zhang Dawei and the others also smiled, believing that the overall situation was settled today.

But at this moment, a sharp glint appeared in Chu Hong's eyes.

He finally seized the moment when Zhou Mingrui paused to change his strength, and took advantage of the sudden closeness with his swift steps, his hands smoothly slipping through the shadow of the fist.

With another twist and a hook, he grabbed Zhou Mingrui's two arms.

"Sizzle!"

The claws were drawn, and Zhou Mingrui reacted quickly, but Chu Hong still tore his sleeve, leaving bloodstains on his arm.

In the next instant, Chu Hong's right leg shot up like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath, propelling him into the air.

He attacked Zhou Mingrui's lower body swiftly and ruthlessly, whipping his legs.

Zhou Mingrui's expression changed, and he immediately turned back to defend and block.

clang!

Their legs and fists collided violently, producing a metallic clang.

Chu Hong's kick was incredibly powerful, forcing Zhou Mingrui to take two steps back, his fierce momentum momentarily halted.

Chu Hong, however, pressed his advantage relentlessly, continuing his barrage of attacks.

Fists, palms, claws, fingers—they use everything, each move aimed directly at vital points.

Cold Light Legs would strike intermittently, disrupting Zhou Mingrui's rhythm.

For a moment, Zhou Mingrui found himself at a disadvantage.

"What's going on? Zhou Mingrui is going to lose?!"

"No, impossible! How could Senior Brother Zhou lose!"